The Benefit Administration Blog

July 6 2017

If you’re like most human resources practitioners, you face the annual benefits enrollment with a mixture of dread and anticipation each year. Dread for the expected price increases and anticipation for newer, less expensive and better plans that may be …

July 5 2017

School’s out! Summer is here, and it’s the time of year when working parents have questions about using their Dependent Care Spending Accounts (DCSAs). Are summer camp expenses eligible? What about day versus overnight camps? Employers and benefit advisors want …

June 27 2017

Retaining skilled employees is a significant issue for any business. A high rate of employee turnover can result in a loss of knowledge and skills, as well as have a direct impact on a company’s bottom line. The cost of losing …

June 26 2017

For those of you who haven’t heard, level funding is the next big thing in small business insurance options. But how do you know if it’s right for your company? And if you decide it’s a good solution, what is …

June 26 2017

Internships Most Often Considered “Employment” by DOL Employers planning to hire interns this summer should keep in mind that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has stated that private sector internships are most often considered “employment” subject to the federal …

June 23 2017

The warm weather and eagerly anticipated outdoor activities of summer may take a toll on your workers’ concentration. If you’re noticing a lack of focus among your employees during this time of year, consider the following ideas to help keep …

June 20 2017

As Tropical Storm Cindy churns in the Gulf of Mexico, many of us are wondering how do we compensate our employees during this crisis. To help you understand the rules governing pay during weather-related emergencies, we compiled responses to frequently asked …

May 23 2017

A summary plan description (SPD) is the primary vehicle for informing participants and beneficiaries about their plan and how it operates. It must: Be written for the average participant and be sufficiently comprehensive to apprise covered persons of their benefits, …

May 23 2017

Reprinted from ThinkHR At this time of year, many employers and benefit advisors begin preparing Form 5500, the annual report required for most employee benefit plans. Form 5500 must be filed with the federal government within seven months of the …

April 10 2017

Originally published by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Follow on Twitter on April 05, 2017 at 5:40 AM, updated April 06, 2017 at 12:06 PM Going to a doctor or a hospital in metro New Orleans is like shopping blind: most …

March 30 2017

We are regularly asked about Domestic Partner rules. Here are the most popular 7 questions from employers – as compiled by our partners at ThinkHR. The U.S. Supreme Court settled the issue of same-sex marriages several years ago. The marriages …

February 24 2017

If you have come to the conclusion that it is time for your children to start contributing to the revenue (rather than expense) side of your family’s income statement, there are a few things you need to know. Below is …